The greens at
Glen
Gorse Golf Club are regarded as some of the
finest in the county. To keep them in top
condition it is essential that all pitchmarks are
repaired immediately.
The correct tool
for the job is a pitchmark repairer, similar to the one
shown here. Please try to carry (and use) one in
every round you play.
Please repair
your ball mark and at least one other. A
pitchmark properly repaired will heal
within 24 hours whereas an un-repaired
ball mark will take at least 15 days
to mend.
Correct
repair will
help protect the grass root system and benefit
members and visitors alike.
Correct Method
Discard the
loose piece of turf taken out by the ball
Insert the
pitchmark repairer tool just outside of the back
of the pitchmark
Lever the
turf towards the centre of the
pitchmark
Repeat this
motion from all sides of the pitchmark
Gently tap
the repaired area with your putter. This action
stretches undamaged turf over the pitchmark,
providing instant recovery
Incorrect Method
DO NOT
replace the loose piece of turf taken out by the
ball. It will die and delay the healing process.
DO NOT pry up
the centre of the depression with the pitchmark
repairer as it exposes the soil and will delay
the healing process
DO NOT insert
the pitchmark repairer and twist it. This only
breaks more turf loose
